PER DIEM

per diem,adj. Based on or calculated by the day <per diem interest>.

per diem (p<<schwa>>r dI-<<schwa>>m ordee-<<schwa>>m), adv.[Latin] By the day; for each day <reimbursed per diem>. Cf. IN DIEM.

per diem,n.1. A monetary daily allowance, usu. to cover expenses. 2. A daily fee.

[Blacks Law 8th]